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MEST Africa unveils AgriTech Report mapping the trends, innovators, and investment opportunities shaping the future of West African agriculture
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), the continent’s launchpad for tech entrepreneurs has released ‘the MEST Africa AgriTech…
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UPL Corp. launches Smart Climate Ag
UPL Corporation, a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has launched Smart Climate Ag, a climate-positive programme for South African…
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Senegal to strengthen its plant protection system with new drones
Senegal’s Plant Protection Directorate (DPV) received six “new-generation” drones for surveillance and phytosanitary operations. This is the first time the…
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Bühler to showcase smart silo technology at Africa’s premier agrifood investment platform
Smart silos and grain storage technology will be the focus of a key presentation by Marco Sutter, Managing Director of…
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Zambia launches a digital skills training initiative to meet agri production targets
The Zambian government launched a digital skills training initiative this week for agricultural extension officers. This action forms part of…
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Zambia counters climate change with automated weather stations
Zambia has since installed more than 200 automated weather stations as the government makes the most of technology to counter…
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Kumba partners with North-West University to host Science Day
The North-West University (NWU) Vice-Chancellor’s Science Day is a collaborative effort between the office of the principal and vice-chancellor of…
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Ivory Coast secures US$1.2 million from FAO and Japan for rice digitalisation
Ivory Coast will receive US$1.2 million in funding from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), with financial backing from…
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